• 58 per cent of women would choose chocolate over sex
• 69 per cent of all participants have frequent chocolate cravings
• 53 per cent surveyed would turn to chocolate over a friend when feeling sad
• 67 per cent eat chocolate more often when they’re happy than when they’re stressed
• 81 per cent agree that chocolate improves their mood
• 84 per cent would like to receive chocolate as a gift

Norman Love is a famed chocolatier (check him out at www.normanloveconfections.com) and Princess has hooked up with him to create a palette of chocolates for all its ships. Love has been

Norman Love

busy training the pastry chefs on Princess ships and here is what you will now find…

Decadent Desserts – Love has created 15 chocolate dessert designs that will be offered on a rotational basis in the ships’ main dining rooms, specialty restaurants (Sabatini’s and Crown Grill) and Chef’s Table experience. Examples of the desserts include a Chocolate Tart with Vanilla Mousse and Flourless Chocolate Cake, Chocolate Pistachio Dome with Almond and Pistachio Nougatine, and so on.

Captain’s Welcome Reception Treats – Guests will be able to toast the start of their cruise with a glass of bubbly along with “Chocolate Love Pop” truffles (complimentary).

Chocolate Libations – Throughout the ships’ lounges and bars, guests can splurge on a number of decadent chocolate drinks including a Chocolate Salted Caramel Hard Shake, Chocolate Bacon Bourbon Bliss or a Chocolate Chile Margarita (extra charge).

Chocolate Dessert Demonstrations — Hosted by Princess pastry chefs (trained by Love), they will treat guests to simple tips for creating tasty chocolate treats for their family and friends back home (complimentary).